Larry FitzgeraldArizona Cardinals · #11
Larry Fitzgerald retired with 1,432 receptions, 17,492 receiving yards and 121 receiving touchdowns, ranking second all-time in catches and yards. An 11-time Pro Bowler, he entered the Hall of Fame in the Class of 2026.
Larry Fitzgerald — the report card
Read his whole game at a glance, then dive into any skill. Grades are percentiles vs every active player at his position.
Where Larry Fitzgerald stands
Live ladders from the Balladex models, and what he's chasing. Rankings recompute nightly from real production, accolades, and search demand.
Larry Fitzgerald — every number, three levels deep
Headline → metric → the raw history behind it. Real career data; tracking-only metrics labeled.
How the model sees Larry Fitzgerald
Projection = recency-weighted per-season production, nudged along a position aging curve, banded by his year-to-year volatility. No black box — every number shows its work.
Larry Fitzgerald career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Rec | Yds | TD | Tgt | Y/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 16 | 58 | 780 | 8 | 115 | 13.4 |
| 2005 | 16 | 103 | 1,409 | 10 | 165 | 13.7 |
| 2006 | 13 | 69 | 946 | 6 | 111 | 13.7 |
| 2007 | 15 | 100 | 1,409 | 10 | 167 | 14.1 |
| 2008 All-Pro | 16 | 96 | 1,431 | 12 | 154 | 14.9 |
| 2009 | 16 | 97 | 1,092 | 13 | 153 | 11.3 |
| 2010 | 16 | 90 | 1,137 | 6 | 173 | 12.6 |
| 2011 17.6 YPR | 16 | 80 | 1,411 | 8 | 154 | 17.6 |
| 2012 | 16 | 71 | 798 | 4 | 156 | 11.2 |
| 2013 | 16 | 82 | 954 | 10 | 135 | 11.6 |
| 2014 | 14 | 63 | 784 | 2 | 103 | 12.4 |
| 2015 | 16 | 109 | 1,215 | 9 | 145 | 11.1 |
| 2016 | 16 | 107 | 1,023 | 6 | 150 | 9.6 |
| 2017 | 16 | 109 | 1,156 | 6 | 161 | 10.6 |
| 2018 | 16 | 69 | 734 | 6 | 112 | 10.6 |
| 2019 | 16 | 75 | 804 | 4 | 109 | 10.7 |
| 2020 | 13 | 54 | 409 | 1 | 72 | 7.6 |
| Career | 263 | 1,432 | 17,492 | 121 | 2,335 |
The Lab
Every number, live and interactive. Real career data; models labeled.
Are the Arizona Cardinals built to win?
Team projection rolled up from the roster + last-season baselines — and what it means for his role.
The Ballad of Larry Fitzgerald
Birth to now — the making of a legend, narrated and scored.
The beginning
Larry Fitzgerald was a model of consistency and class over 17 seasons, retiring second all-time in receptions and receiving yards.
Turning pro
Drafted 2004, Round 1 (#3 overall) as a Wide Receiver.
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Pitt star taken third overall in 2004
Chapter
Historic 2008 playoff run to Super Bowl XLIII
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Climbed to No. 2 all-time in catches and yards
Off the court
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 218 lb
- Draft
- 2004, Round 1 (#3 overall)
- Born
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Age
- 43
- Jersey
- #11
Widely admired for his philanthropy and professionalism, Fitzgerald won the 2016 Walter Payton Man of the Year award. Since retiring he has become a prominent sports investor and businessman, holding ownership stakes in Arizona professional franchises and appearing as a broadcaster and analyst.
Fitzgerald was the rare superstar defined as much by his character and loyalty as by his elite production.
Larry Fitzgerald — frequently asked
The questions people ask most about Larry Fitzgerald, answered.
